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Trump Claims TikTok Popularity Exceeds Taylor Swift's

President Donald Trump claimed on July 6, 2026, that he is the most-followed person on TikTok, surpassing Taylor Swift. However, data from Social Blade shows that Trump is not in the top ranks of TikTok users, with Khabane Lane leading with 162.3 million followers. Trump also discussed national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership and the recent establishment of an American entity to oversee its operations.

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President Donald Trump claimed on July 6, 2026, that he is the most-followed person on TikTok, surpassing Taylor Swift. However, data from Social Blade shows that Trump is not in the top ranks of TikTok users, with Khabane Lane leading with 162.3 million followers. Trump also discussed national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership and the recent establishment of an American entity to oversee its operations.

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Trump claims to outrank Taylor Swift on TikTok popularity

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Trump Claims TikTok Popularity Exceeds Taylor Swift's